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They're pretty narrow, but are soles are surprisingly comfortable despite their looks. they also have pretty nice padding."},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1l9xxio/new_204l_colorways/my2ko5m/","type":"comment","title":"Customer finds them comfy and notes resemblance to Miu Miu collab","author":"4syne","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1l9xxio/new_204l_colorways/","title":"new 204l colorways","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"super happy with them they're real comfy! idk i didn't realize they looked like the ones from the new balance x miumiu  collab but whatever they're cute anyway and im happy with them!"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1t4lk9f/204l_for_men/ok3kkz1/","type":"comment","title":"Owner of three pairs praises the slim unisex silhouette","author":"km1214","ref_id":"r_e_3","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1t4lk9f/204l_for_men/","title":"204l for men","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"i currently have 3 pair, i enjoy the switch up from the bulkier silhouettes to something a little more slim. they are sneakers, nothing is inherently masculine or feminine about them"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1s4ek68/thoughts_on_the_204ls/ocpo1jh/","type":"comment","title":"Wide-foot friendly compared to Samba and Gazelle","author":"dasheeshblahzen","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1s4ek68/thoughts_on_the_204ls/","title":"thoughts on the 204ls","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"Better for wide feet than a Samba or Gazelle."},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1oi000v/204l_comfort/nlu0e4x/","type":"comment","title":"All-day comfort review despite thin cushioning","author":"Outrageous-Hotel9162","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1oi000v/204l_comfort/","title":"204l comfort","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"I just got my 204L a couple of weeks ago, and they have quickly become a favorite of mine. 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